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FG03 OJZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 122,048 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,881 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 31 Aug 2024 116,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 16 Sep 2023 110,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Heavily Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe/s Corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 110,832 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning Power steering belt loose. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot structure corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot structure corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Nearside arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Nearside arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Offside arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Offside side arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,613 miles

advise underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,968 miles

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,291 miles

advise : both front tyres, inner side walls slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,810 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion in various places.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,810 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion in various places.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,255 miles

fuel tank filler pipes surface corroded.

rear subframe and suspension components surface corroded.

signs of light misting of oil from nearside and offside rear shock absorbers.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 54,047 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,494 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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FG03 OJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 OJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG03 OJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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